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March 2026 | Matt Gibson

Bought a Faulty Car? Know Your Right to a Refund

Imagine this scenario. Timmy spends $70,000 purchasing his dream car from a licensed motor vehicle dealer. Shortly after the purchase, he discovers multiple defects. Instead of enjoying his new car, Timmy is left frustrated and disappointed. He now wants to return the vehicle and get a refund. Does he have the legal right to do so? This is a situation many consumers face, yet few are clear about their rights. In New Zealand, these situations are primarily governed by the…

February 2026 | Grace Aislabie

Important employment law changes that affect you

The Employment Relations Amendment Bill, which was introduced to clarify employment rights, creates more certainty for contracting parties and re-balances the personal grievance system. It passed its third reading on 17 February 2026. It’s due…

February 2026 | Madeleine Haugh

Trust eSpeaking

Welcome to the Autumn 2026 edition of Trust eSpeaking.

February 2026 | Brett Kilbride

The Hidden Cost of DIY Wills

Wills play a key role in estate planning and are often tailor-made by lawyers to best suit the circumstances of each individual. But what happens when a will is created without proper knowledge of the…

January 2026 | Matt Gibson

Can Your Worker Ask for Holiday Pay?

The Final Report of the Education and Workforce Committee reported back on the Employment Relations Amendment Bill in December last year which proposes changes to provide greater certainty around whether a worker is a contractor…

November 2025 |

Welcome 2025/26 Summer Clerks

We’re excited to welcome Kate Bell, Jessica Wratt, and Maike Zeng to the Corcoran French whānau! They joined us on Monday November 17, and have settled in wonderfully. Over the summer, they’ll rotate through each…

November 2025 | Matt Gibson

Supreme Court Takes the Wheel

Uber Drivers Steered into Employment Status On 17 November 2025, the Supreme Court released its decision in the case of Rasier Operations BV and others v E Tū Incorporated and another, it’s known as the…

November 2025 |

Fineprint - Summer 2025

Using AI in your business What to consider? Artificial intelligence (AI) has developed from a futuristic concept to a mainstream tool used by many businesses on a daily basis. The exponential growth of AI in…

November 2025 |

Recent Promotions!

Corcoran French is delighted to announce our most recent promotions! Tom Hooker has been promoted to Associate Zia Garcia has been promoted to Senior Solicitor Georgia Norman has completed her studies whilst being a Legal…

October 2025 | Mark Henderson

Hey, that's my info: Privacy in Business

New Zealand’s Privacy Act requires businesses to comply with certain privacy ‘principles’ when collecting, keeping and using personal information. The 2025 Human Rights Review Tribunal’s decision in Cummings v KAM Transport LTD shows how these…

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